How To Fix PYC_TM081 - Data type must be C or N for field &1 to be gistered as team dimension.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PYC_TM - Payroll Control Center Team Management

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Data type must be C or N for field &1 to be gistered as team dimension.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to register the field as team dimension. Only fields of
data type C or N from table PA0001 are allowed as team dimensions.

System Response

Possible team dimensions come from table PYC_D_TMDI_DE (predelivered by
SAP) and table PA0001 (custom fields of SAP and customer from Infotype
0001 that have been registered in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_TM_CUSTOMFIELD>Register Fields of Infotype 0001 as Allowed
Team Dimensions</>).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create a team dimension, do the following:
Define the field from Infotype 0001 as a parameter type in Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYD_DTL>Define Parameter Types</>.
Register the field as team dimension in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.PYC_TM_CUSTOMFIELD>Register Fields of Infotype 0001 as Allowed
Team Dimensions</>.
Assign the team dimension to the process template in Customizing
activity <DS:SIMG.PYC_PYP_PT>Define Process Templates</>

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PYC_TM081 - Data type must be C or N for field &1 to be gistered as team dimension. ?

  The SAP error message PYC_TM081 indicates that there is an issue with the data type of a field that is being registered as a team dimension in the SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the data type must be either "C" (character) or "N" (numeric) for the field to be valid for this purpose.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The field you are trying to register as a team dimension has a data type that is neither character (C) nor numeric (N).
  The field may have been defined with an incompatible data type, such as date (D), time (T), or any other non-supported type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition: 
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the field that is causing the error. Ensure that its data type is set to either "C" or "N".
  
  
  
  Modify Field Data Type:
  
  If the field is defined with an incompatible data type, you may need to modify it. This could involve changing the data type to "C" or "N" if it makes sense for your application. Be cautious with this step, as changing data types can have implications on existing data and functionality.
  
  
  
  Review Team Dimension Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the team dimension is set up correctly. Check if there are any specific requirements or constraints for the fields being used in the team dimension.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the registration of the team dimension again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing a field's data type, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Data Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Data Dictionary (SE11) to understand how data types are defined and used within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PYC_TM081 error and successfully register the field as a team dimension.